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How The RBI Rate Hike Impacted Loan EMIs And Stocks

The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, making loans costlier for households. Existing borrowers with floating-rate loans face higher monthly EMIs or extended tenures. The move dampens sentiment in real estate and autos while signaling reduced rate-cut expectations, putting pressure on stock and gold markets.